Ali v Caton & Anor [2013] EWHC 1730 (QB) (05 July 2013)

Ali v Caton & Anor [2013] EWHC 1730 (QB) (05 July 2013)

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the claimant sustained very severe brain and orthopaedic injuries resulting in permanent and significant disability. The evidence did not support the defendant's contention of malingering to the extent alleged. The claimant will require substantial ongoing care and support, has limited residual earning capacity, and is entitled to damages reflecting his actual and future losses, subject to the agreed 80/20 apportionment of liability.

Citation
[2013] EWHC 1730
Parties
Claimant: Mr Jubair Ali (A Protected Party by Jabid Ali, His Father and Litigation Friend); First Defendant: Mr David Graham Caton; Second Defendant: Motor Insurers Bureau
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 July 2013
Procedural Posture
Personal Injury Quantum of Damages / Judgment After Trial on Quantum
Outcome
Judgment for the claimant on quantum, damages awarded subject to 80/20 liability apportionment.
Legal Topics
Quantum of Damages, Brain Injury, Apportionment of Liability, Care Costs, Earning Capacity, Malingering, Rehabilitation, Future Losses
Personal Injury Tort Law Quantum of Damages Brain Injury Apportionment of Liability Care Costs Earning Capacity Malingering +2 more

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Parties

Mr Jubair Ali (A Protected Party by Jabid Ali, His Father and Litigation Friend)

Claimant

Mr David Graham Caton

First Defendant

Motor Insurers Bureau

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Personal Injury Quantum of Damages / Judgment After Trial on Quantum

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Extent and duration of claimant's disabilities resulting from accident
  2. 2 Assessment of future care and support needs
  3. 3 Residual earning capacity and employability

Ratio Decidendi

The court found, on the balance of probabilities, that the claimant sustained very severe brain and orthopaedic injuries resulting in permanent and significant disability. The evidence did not support the defendant's contention of malingering to the extent alleged. The claimant will require substantial ongoing care and support, has limited residual earning capacity, and is entitled to damages reflecting his actual and future losses, subject to the agreed 80/20 apportionment of liability.

Court Disposition

Judgment for the claimant on quantum, damages awarded subject to 80/20 liability apportionment.

Orders

  • Defendants to pay damages as assessed, apportioned 80% to the first defendant's responsibility.
  • Defendants to pay claimant's costs of the quantum trial.